Spirit of the North (outdoor light installations)
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Right outside Spirit of the North you can find some outdoor illuminated fairy tale light installations! This is a fun quick stop before heading to the Christmas market
Here’s a very quick video to get an idea of what it’s like
Walking around the light installations is free. If you want to visit Spirit of the North you need a ticket. It is fun, interactive and it only takes about half an hour to an hour max to get around. It is a great addition to the Brussels Christmas market, as it is indoors and the atmosphere is jolly!
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You can walk freely around the light installations. You only need a ticket to enter the indoor part of Spirit of the North
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There is also a cantine, where you can get hot drinks
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The best part is the interactive light installation, it changes colors when you walk on it!
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There are also a couple of igloos, where you can enjoy a hot chocolate and a waffle
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Go after 17.00, so that the lights installations are illuminated!
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*Open: this is open to stroll during the day, but the installations get illuminated at 17.00
*Cost: free
*Stroller friendly, wheelchair friendly
*Parking: there is an underground private parking next to Grand Place (and right by the entrance of Spirit of the North)
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Rue du Marché Aux Herbes 104, 1000 Bruxelles
https://goo.gl/maps/Uadg3yfY6uLBxMrV7
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About 10 minutes by metro from Schuman, Brussels (or 15 minutes by car, but it is best to avoid going to the center by car during the Christmas market)
Place d’Espagne, 1000 Brussels
https://goo.gl/maps/K9NaFEQ4PYLgJtd48
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Spirit of the North
Spirit of the North is a winter wonderland for kids right next to Grand Place in Brussels! It is fun, interactive and it only takes about half an hour to an hour max to get around. It is a great addition to the Brussels Christmas market, as it is indoors and the atmosphere is jolly! Read on for lots of practical tips to plan your visit
Spirit of the North, Brussels
Spirit of the North is fun, interactive and a great addition to the Brussels Christmas market. Read on for lots of practical tips to plan your visit
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Brussels Christmas market
The Christmas market in Brussels is one of the most impressive Christmas markets in Europe. Do not miss the light show at Grand Place!
You will find practical tips for visiting with kids, kids friendly restaurants near the Christmas market and a map in this post
Brussels Christmas Market
Winter wonders is one of the most impressive Christmas markets in Europe. Do not miss the light show at the Grand Place! You will find practical tips for visiting with kids, kids friendly restaurants near the Christmas market and a map in this post
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